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Westwood
Ski and Sports Club and the International Gravity Sports Association
(IGSA) are pleased to announce the start of the 2004 California Championship gravity
racing series, with races at West LA College for skateboard, inline
skate, classic luge (buttboard), street luge, and gravity bikes, (with
help from GBA).
All
races will count towards the IGSA world rankings. There will be a
variety of awards and prizes at each race, and at the end of the series
there will be special series awards for the top point-getters (dropping
each racer's worst result in each discipline). Sponsors include Turner
Downhill Wheels,
Bones Bearings, Ed Economy Longboards
and
Kryptonics Wheels. |
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DISCIPLINES
LOCATIONS
ENTRY
FEES
SPONSORS
PROTECTIVE
GEAR
RESULTS
LINKS
2004
SCHEDULE
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Each
of the dates will have racing for several sports and practice available
at a reduced price for the sports not competing on that date. The
events will take place rain or shine, but if it rains the schedules may
change (for example a tight slalom might be postponed for rain, but luge
would race in the rain).
The season starts on Sunday June 13 at West LA College, with a skateboard
tight slalom race on B Street and luge (all kinds), downhill inline,
downhill skateboard, and gravity bikes on C Street. D Street will
be available for slalom practice, |
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Dave Rogers (X games gold medalist) at West LA
College. Looking good! |
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sure to check at registration) |
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June 13 |
Schedule
(preliminary, be sure to check at registration): |
| 9:00 |
Setup |
| 10:00 |
Registration
and practice starts |
| 11:30 |
Downhill
qualifying (inline,
stock bike, classic, fairing bike, skateboard, luge) |
| 12:30 |
Tight slalom race
(overlapping downhill race) |
| 1:00 |
Downhill races |
| 4:00 |
Awards
ceremony |
| 5:00 |
End
of permit time |
The series
dates are currently being determined. Due to construction starting at
West LA College, our regular location will be unavailable for most of
the season and we're working on alternatives at West LA College and
elsewhere. The current calendar that we're workingon is:
| Date |
Location |
Discipline |
| June 13 |
WLAC |
DH +
tight slalom |
| Aug ?? |
Mammoth |
Giant Slalomcross |
| Aug ?? |
Mammoth |
DH |
| Sep ?? |
Mammoth |
Giant Slalomcross |
| Sep ?? |
TBD |
GS & tight slalom at new
location |
| Oct ?? |
WLAC |
DH |
| Oct ?? |
WLAC |
fast slalom + tight slalom |
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"DH"
= luge, gravity bike, inline/skateboard downhill |
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"GS"
= inline and skateboard giant slalom sports not
listed may practice |
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DISCIPLINES:
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Slalom (with cones): The lower speed version of this event is popular in parks,
with
cones spaced 1 or 2 meters apart in a straight line. We set our courses on bigger
hills, with longer distances between cones, offset turns, and higher speeds. The
sensation is much like alpine skiing or snowboarding.
Skates and gates slalom: This is a close simulation of alpine ski racing's slalom
event. The turns are marked with hinged gates, about 5 feet tall, which the racer
knocks down as she passes. Speeds are up to 25 mph, and the racer must make quick,
precise turns. It's a really exciting event!
Giant slalom: A higher speed event, which can satisfy your need for speed, while
also
including technical turning skills. Courses tend to be longer than slalom courses,
and include tucking. Super G is a higher speed variant of giant slalom.
Downhill: The fastest event, made famous in the US by the ESPN X Games.
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ENTRY
FEES:
Entry
fees for season club members are:
$35
for downhill competitors - (up to 2 classes)
$25 for tight slalom competitors (free if racing downhill)
$10 for Juniors (under 18) and those not racing (practice only)
Joining Westwood Ski and Sports Club as a full member is encouraged, and
entitles you to participate in ski and snowboard races and trips, water
ski trips, parties, skating practices, equipment discounts, and more.
Please bring your checkbook to
become a full member ($35/year). Day memberships are available for
$5/day, and are required for all riders who are not full members (i.e.:
non-member fees are $40, $30, and $15). Juniors (under 18) must be
accompanied by a parent or guardian, and will be charged only a practice
fee even if they race. Spectators are free. Also, the first
few who come early to help with the street cleaning and setup in the
morning will receive a free race entry!
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| SPONSORS
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Manufacturers and shop owners, it's not too late to
supply prizes for these races! You can even just show up with something
to add to the prize pool, and bring your banner to hang. We'll be sure
to mention you in upcoming announcements. |
| PROTECTIVE
GEAR
Protective gear: IGSA equipment rules will be used. For
slalom and giant slalom this means helmets, pads (elbow and knee), and
hand protection (gloves and/or wrist guards) are required, and hip pads
are recommended. Please, no short shorts or tank tops. For
street luge, buttboard, gravity bikes, and downhill skateboard and
inline, helmets, leathers, and leather gloves are required. We're
building an equipment pool to loan to people who forget things, please
donate your old gear, it may save someone a long trip home! |
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| Scott Peer |
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